10-Team PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft from 1st Position | How does the Roster Look After Ja'Marr Chase?

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To kick off my mock draft series, I'll be selecting first in a 10-team PPR standard setup. Rosters are as follows: one QB, two RB, two WR, one TE, one RB/WR/TE and seven bench slots, with no defense/special teams or kickers.

Let's get into it!

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Round 1 - Ja'Marr Chase

Chase is my top player for the 2025 fantasy season, so he's my top pick.

I think he'll deliver another monster season as the Bengals' go-to wideout. There's very little doubt in my mind that Chase shouldn't be the No. 1 pick.

Round 2 - Kyren Williams

After a long wait until my second-round pick, I decided to snag a running back and get Williams. 

He's the workhorse back for the Rams, and even if he takes a step back in 2025, he should be able to at least live up to this draft slot. I see a ton of draft value in getting Williams near pick 20.

He was already the 11th back off the draft board.

Round 3 - A.J. Brown

I decided to land my second receiver and took Brown.

I have him as a top-10 wideout this season and took him right where I rank him, ninth. If he stays healthy all season, I like his chances of outperforming this draft slot.

Round 4 - Mike Evans

I landed a third receiver and got Evans, who slots into my flex spot to start out.

I honestly am not sure I could have done better with my first three selections at the position. Evans has been as reliable as they come, and could be trade bait if I struggle at any other positions.

Round 5 - George Kittle

I could have used another running back here, but I like the value of Kittle more, so I got my tight end.

Kittle has the chance to compete for the top fantasy TE slot, and is an easy weekly starter. I couldn't say that about any of the backs available, so I went with Kittle instead.

Round 6 - David Montgomery

I contemplated getting Montgomery with my fifth-round pick, so I quickly drafted him when he was still available in the sixth round.

His outlook might not be as favorable without Ben Johnson around, and playing second fiddle to Jahmyr Gibbs, but he's a really solid weekly option who I think will be a good draft value in the end.

Round 7 - Aaron Jones

I got another back in round seven with Jones.

After skipping the position mostly up until these picks, I needed to give myself a couple options before things got scarce at the position. I think Jones could thrive in the Vikings' offense this season, mostly because a first-year starting quarterback is running the show.

Round 8 - Jared Goff 

I decided to grab my first quarterback here in Goff - that rounds out my starting lineup.

Goff is a bit overlooked in my eyes. While many see the Lions' offense taking a step back, I still think it's a unit that will shine in 2025, and that will make Goff a good fantasy asset.

Round 9 - Kaleb Johnson

I decided to take a swing on Johnson with a really solid starting lineup in place.

I expect him to split the backfield with Jaylen Warren this season, but in the past, that split has given Pittsburgh backs good fantasy value. I think Johnson could lead the backfield before the end of the season, and as a backup option, I'm not banking on too much. 

This is just a smart pick, and a pretty safe one, but it has good upside too.

Round 10 - Ricky Pearsall

Why not take another swing on a big-upside player? I grabbed Pearsall in the 10th round.

Pearsall might end up leading the wideout room in San Fran this season, so this is a gamble worth taking in the later rounds. I expect his ADP to rise before the season, but I love his value right now.

Round 11 - Najee Harris

I'm taking another back in a split backfield here with Harris.

Some might not be thrilled about my strategy, but after skipping the position early on, I want to make sure I have running back options, and guys in a split backfield are better than taking a swing on a backup. Harris should produce plenty while splitting the workload with Omarion Hampton.

Round 12 - Tyler Warren

I really like how my team is looking, so I'm shooting for the stars with Warren here.

He'll be a flex option as the season moves along, and he's a good option in case Kittle ever got injured. Should my wideouts all perform as expected and Kittle be an elite player, then Warren could have trade value if he erupts in his rookie season.

Another low risk, but high-upside pick late in a fantasy draft.

Round 13 - Jayden Higgins

Another rookie with high upside here in round 13.

Higgins might finish second among Houston wideouts in fantasy, behind only Nico Collins. There should be plenty of playing time and production available for Higgins, and if he flops, he'll be easy to move on from.

Round 14 - Drake Maye

I had my pick of several quarterbacks for my last pick. I went with the guy who had the highest upside in Maye.

I expect Maye to take a big step forward this season, so why not stash him on the end of my bench. I could drop him if need be, or have him be trade bait if he excels, but Goff is still a better option.

Final Thoughts

Honestly, this is one of my favorite fantasy football mock drafts I have ever done. I am not sure I'm going to be this pleased again during this entire year's mock draft series, but we're going to try.

My strength is wide receiver, even though I only have five wideouts to start the season. If my starting trio of Chase, Brown and Evans stays healthy though, I won't need anyone else. 

Pearsall and Higgins could be trade bait if they are performing well, but otherwise, they'll just start during bye weeks. Evans and Brown both have week 9 byes, which is about the only downside I have in my wideout room, but that might mean I only need one other receiver to start the entire season.

Tight end is also a strong position for me. Kittle is a top-end option, and Warren could get there too. If both guys are excelling, they could become great trade bait, or allow me to move a receiver to go after a top-end running back.

Running back isn't a weak position in my eyes, but it lacks top-10 potential guys after Williams. I think the group of Montgomery, Jones, Johnson and Harris will be good enough.

I just need to make the right starting choices every week with those guys, and hope I'm not dealing with too many injuries.

Quarterback might end up being a position I just stream at, but Goff gives me a weekly starting option at least. Maye could take off and make Goff expendable. There's enough quarterbacks available in this fantasy setup to be confident in that group, even if my two drafted guys are not the starters all season.

Overall, I think I hit this mock draft out of the park. I'm really pleased with how the roster looked after Chase. Some hate picking first, but if you attack things the right way, you too could leave your draft with a great feeling.